29 Nov 2010
DSM ENGINEERING PLASTICS LAUNCHES 5 NEW GRADES OF ITS BIO-BASED ECOPAXX RESIN
Last year DSM Engineering Plastics introduced EcoPaXX™, a bio-based, high performance engineering plastic. EcoPaXX is a polyamide (PA) 410, and belongs to the family of the “long-chain polyamides”. It pairs typical long-chain polyamide properties, such as low moisture absorption and excellent chemical resistance, with high melting point (highest of all bio-based polyamides: ca. 250oC, see graph: melting point of bio-based polyamides as function of amide bond density) and high crystallization rate (typical for engineering plastics such as Akulon PA66 and Stanyl PA 46). It combines the best of both worlds and is therefore suitable for many high-tech applications.
29 Nov 2010
RHODIA LAUNCHES A CERTIFIED HALOGEN-FREE POLYAMIDE RANGE FOR THE PHOTOVOLTAIC INDUSTRY
Lyon, France – November 29, 2010 ---- Rhodia is announcing a new halogen-free range of flame retarded Technyl® polyamides, dedicated to highly-demanding photovoltaic (PV) component applications.
29 Nov 2010
Clariant wins pre-salt deepwater contract from Petrobras
Muttenz, November 29, 2010 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announced today that its Houston, USA-based Oil Services business has won a pre-salt chemical contract with Petrobras, one of the world’s leading integrated energy companies.
24 Nov 2010
New Infrapark Baselland to start up in 2011
Perfect infrastructure in the border triangle of Switzerland-Germany-France
Particularly appealing for companies in the chemicals and life science industries
Clariant-Switzerland’s Country Manager Spitz: excellent opportunities for the Muttenz location
23 Nov 2010
Trespa introduces new design concepts at key 2011 European trade shows
Throughout 2011, Trespa International, recognized as a leading innovator in the field of architectural materials, will be introducing a number of new design concepts. Under the headline “Surround yourself with inspiration”, these concepts will demonstrate Trespa’s continued drive to inspire architects as well as its ability to translate extraordinary ideas into durable and fascinating highlights in the urban landscape.
23 Nov 2010
3B-the fibreglass company reinforces its sustainability mission thanks to the recycling of production waste into innovative composite solution
Battice, Belgium – November 23, 2010 – 3B-the fibreglass company has partnered with Reprocover, a local Belgian company, to develop very attractive sustainable solutions for sewage, drainage and water supply applications. Typically, the composite solutions are made of 90% of recycled materials and have proven their ability to replace efficiently commonly used cast iron for the production of sewage trapdoors, manholes, utility access holes, etc.
23 Nov 2010
State-of-the-art polyolefin logistics centre reinforces SABIC’s long-term commitment to serving its UK customers
Sittard, the Netherlands – November 23, 2010 – Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), one of the world’s top six petrochemical companies, officially opened – 22nd of November – its state-of-the-art polyolefin logistics centre in north-east England, which is replacing SABIC’s current logistics centre in the UK. Located in Middlesbrough, Cleveland, the new facility underlines SABIC’s long-term commitment to serving its UK customers.
23 Nov 2010
Hyperform® nucleating agents from Milliken increase PP processability and properties in thermoforming and injection moulding
Ghent, Belgium – 23 November 2010 – Milliken’s Hyperform® HPN nucleating agents provide major improvements in performance and processability of polypropylene (PP) grades intended for thermoforming as well as injection moulding. They provide the action to match the words of the company’s theme for K 2010 – “Increasing sustainability through additive innovation.”
